Tasty Pesto Hummus

Hummus with the Fresh Flavor of Pesto

My husband and I love the fresh, summery taste of basil pesto, and we like prepare it and freeze it so we can enjoy it all year long. Mixed into this tasty Pesto Hummus recipe, it makes a spread for sandwiches and wraps, a side for salads, or just as a snack with pita chips. The bright green flavor of hummus with the hints of garlic and cheese is made subtle by the combination with chickpeas and tahini.

We love it, and I hope you will too. On this page, I'll share the recipe and a few ways you can tweak the recipe to your own taste.

All photos on this page are my own.

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I found a recipe for pesto hummus awhile back and liked the idea, but when I tried it, the flavors didn't come through as much as I liked, and it was a little too dry. I have tweaked and honed this recipe for my own use as a sandwich spread and for eating on pita chips. I hope you like it too!

And one of the best things about hummus... it takes hardly any time to make. Go ahead - it's good for you too!

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 5 min

Ready in: 10 min

Yields: 8

Ingredients

1 can garbanzo beans

1/3 cup tahini

3 Tbsp. pesto

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

2 Tbsp. grated parmesan and/or romano cheese

1 -2 cloves garlic

2 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients and place in food processor.

Food process until smooth.

Enjoy on pita chips, in a sandwich or as a salad side dish!

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